(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed plan to clean up the ground water at the NL Industries, Inc. Superfund site in Pedricktown, New Jersey that is contaminated with heavy metals, including lead and cadmium

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed plan to clean up the ground water at the NL Industries, Inc. Superfund site in Pedricktown, New Jersey that is contaminated with heavy metals, including lead and cadmium

By Kasia BroussalianIt was Day One. Jammed into the front seat, bumping along a broken Nicaraguan highway at breakneck speeds, I miserably watched my duffle bag, with two weeks’ worth of clothes and camping gear, fall off the truck, and plummet down the mountain, never to be seen again.I think…

By Jeanethe FalveySo I have a question.When was the last time you felt tree bark? Really, actually, felt it.On my way home last night, as the subway screeched its way through the underworld, I was thinking about this and wondering if we highly evolved humans can even see the forest for the trees…

(Seattle - July 1, 2011) Today, EPA released draft air quality permits for Shell Oil Company's exploratory oil drilling operations in Alaska's Arctic Outer Continental Shelf consistent with the work schedule that EPA has been pursuing for several months

By Cameron DavisA couple of weeks ago I took my 5 year-old son to one of my favorite beaches on the Great Lakes. Though outside it was pushing a muggy 95 degrees, the water temperature wasn’t even 60. But, the frigidity didn’t keep him from jumping into the waves. He played. He laughed. He…

PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2011) – The summer heat is here. To help you and your family stay cool, comfortable and save energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program suggests a few simple steps

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing tips to protect people from the dangers of overexposure to the sun and heat while still enjoying summer activities. Excessive heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation are dangerous to people’s health

NOAA today announced quotas and other measures for bluefin tuna that underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable science-based management of this vital fish stock. The allocations divide the available 2011 U.S. bluefin tuna quota of 957 metric tons among commercial and recreational fishing…

By Nancy StonerAs I flew over Alaska, I was struck by the vast beauty of this pristine and unspoiled land. From my perch in the helicopter, looking over the complex waterscape of lakes, wetlands, winding rivers and streams, I encountered a unique ecosystem that led to an equally unique way of life…

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., June 29, 2011) - EPA has approved Iowa’s list of impaired waters, which removes 56 waters from the previous impaired waters list and adds 103 waters. Today’s decision brings the total number of impaired waters in the state to 474

According to the 1981-2010 normals to be released by NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) on July 1, temperatures across the United States were on average, approximately 0.5 degree F warmer than the 1971-2000 time period.

Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Road Map to 2015: A Strategic Plan for Plant Protection & Quarantine (2011) Final plan released following public comment period and final review. The team developing the plan identified patterns and trends that could impact…

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed plan to clean up the ground water at the NL Industries, Inc. Superfund site in Pedricktown, New Jersey that is contaminated with heavy metals, including lead and cadmium

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a proposed plan to clean up the ground water at the NL Industries, Inc. Superfund site in Pedricktown, New Jersey that is contaminated with heavy metals, including lead and cadmium

By Kasia BroussalianIt was Day One. Jammed into the front seat, bumping along a broken Nicaraguan highway at breakneck speeds, I miserably watched my duffle bag, with two weeks’ worth of clothes and camping gear, fall off the truck, and plummet down the mountain, never to be seen again.I think…

By Jeanethe FalveySo I have a question.When was the last time you felt tree bark? Really, actually, felt it.On my way home last night, as the subway screeched its way through the underworld, I was thinking about this and wondering if we highly evolved humans can even see the forest for the trees…

(Seattle - July 1, 2011) Today, EPA released draft air quality permits for Shell Oil Company's exploratory oil drilling operations in Alaska's Arctic Outer Continental Shelf consistent with the work schedule that EPA has been pursuing for several months

By Cameron DavisA couple of weeks ago I took my 5 year-old son to one of my favorite beaches on the Great Lakes. Though outside it was pushing a muggy 95 degrees, the water temperature wasn’t even 60. But, the frigidity didn’t keep him from jumping into the waves. He played. He laughed. He…

PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2011) – The summer heat is here. To help you and your family stay cool, comfortable and save energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program suggests a few simple steps

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing tips to protect people from the dangers of overexposure to the sun and heat while still enjoying summer activities. Excessive heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation are dangerous to people’s health

NOAA today announced quotas and other measures for bluefin tuna that underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable science-based management of this vital fish stock. The allocations divide the available 2011 U.S. bluefin tuna quota of 957 metric tons among commercial and recreational fishing…

By Nancy StonerAs I flew over Alaska, I was struck by the vast beauty of this pristine and unspoiled land. From my perch in the helicopter, looking over the complex waterscape of lakes, wetlands, winding rivers and streams, I encountered a unique ecosystem that led to an equally unique way of life…

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., June 29, 2011) - EPA has approved Iowa’s list of impaired waters, which removes 56 waters from the previous impaired waters list and adds 103 waters. Today’s decision brings the total number of impaired waters in the state to 474

According to the 1981-2010 normals to be released by NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) on July 1, temperatures across the United States were on average, approximately 0.5 degree F warmer than the 1971-2000 time period.

Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Road Map to 2015: A Strategic Plan for Plant Protection & Quarantine (2011) Final plan released following public comment period and final review. The team developing the plan identified patterns and trends that could impact…